Low Carb Handvo

Savor the rich, earthy flavors of *Low Carb Handvo*, a modern, gluten-free take on the traditional Gujarati savory cake. Crafted with almond flour instead of the usual rice and lentil base, this Handvo remains delightfully moist and hearty thanks to Greek yogurt and vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrot, peas, and enoki mushrooms. Infused with aromatic ginger, green chili, turmeric, and a tempering of crackling mustard seeds, cumin, and fresh curry leaves, this dish is a celebration of Indian spices. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a nutty sprinkling of sesame seeds, this low-carb Handvo is perfect as a wholesome snack, a light meal, or a guilt-free party appetizer. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a delicious, healthy twist on a classic that fits effortlessly into a low-carb lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas
• 0.5 cup Enoki mushrooms
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 10 Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking pan or cake tin with a little olive oil.

Step 2

Grate the zucchini and carrot. Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Finely chop the ginger and green chili.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and Greek yogurt to form a thick batter.

Step 5

Add the grated zucchini, carrot, peas, and enoki mushrooms to the batter. Stir in the ginger, green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 6

Sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture and gently fold it in.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them crackle. Turn off the heat and add the curry leaves.

Step 8

Pour this tempered oil-spice mixture into the batter and mix well.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Brush the top of the batter with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Let the Handvo cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack.

Step 13

Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2179.9

Total Fat 167.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 4993.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 75.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1114.9mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2301.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 20.1%